About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Scientific & QA (Pet Food & Animal Nutrition).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

• Support the development, evaluation, and implementation of nutrition programs and pet food/feed formulations.
• Analyze feed ingredients and ingredient specifications to support accurate formulation decisions.
• Assist with product development activities, including formulation trials and ingredient substitutions.
• Collaborate with quality, production, and procurement teams to ensure finished products meet nutritional and regulatory standards.
• Conduct industry research on ingredients, emerging trends, and best practices to inform product innovation.
• Maintain accurate nutritional documentation and formulation records; support quality monitoring and traceability efforts.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines (including AAFCO-related standards where relevant).

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or Master’s) in Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, Food Science, or a closely related field.
• Foundational knowledge of animal nutrition principles and feed/pet food formulation; 3–5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret nutritional data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational practices for maintaining nutrition documentation.

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Preferred Skills

• Experience in the pet food, feed, or animal nutrition industry (3–5 years preferred).
• Familiarity with pet food or feed formulation software and tools.
• Understanding of pet food manufacturing processes and ingredient sourcing.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to animal feed and nutrition (including AAFCO guidelines).
• Interest in ingredient innovation and emerging nutrition trends.

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Compensation & Location

• Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 per year (range provided by our client).
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Location: Fishers, IN (on-site / local).

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Why Join

• Early-career growth: hands-on exposure to formulation, quality, and product development.
• Cross-functional work with quality, production, and procurement teams.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-quality pet nutrition products and ingredient innovation.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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